Dare to do it!! A tandem skydive is a fantastic way to experience the thrill of skydiving without having to learn how.

Only one hour along the scenic drive from Christchurch International Airport, skydivingnz.com has a Drop Zone at Pudding Hill – not far from Mt Hutt ski field and just 10 minutes’ from the Methven town centre.

skydivingnz.com's fantastic facilities and majestic mountain scenery all add to the experience. If you’re going to skydive New Zealand, there’s truly no better place to start than with majestic views over the Southern Alps.

Nothing can prepare you for the total sense of freedom as you freefall at speeds of up to 200kph – you could almost forget that you’re securely harnessed to a qualified jumpmaster! As the parachute is deployed, the views are sensational; your jumpmaster takes control as you enjoy a bird’s eye view of the South Island.

First established in 1981, skydivingnz.com is New Zealand’s longest established skydiving organisation with an exceptional reputation for quality and safety.

Nowhere else in New Zealand has trained more students of all ages and nationalities to enjoy the thrill of skydiving safely. In fact, it’s the only NZ Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved skydiving organisation in the entire country.

Whether you’d like to indulge in the adrenalin rush of a tandem skydive or take the next step in an adventurous career, skydivingnz.com can help you understand your options.

Many people who love the initial thrill consider a fast-track programme to gaining an internationally-recognised license and employment in the industry. Ask skydivingnz.com about their Diploma in Commercial Skydiving. The full-time 32-week course requires no previous experience and includes 200 skydives and all the skills required to make you employable in this exciting and growing adventure industry.

Dare to do it! And find out more about Skydiving New Zealand – over the Southern Alps!